Category Archives: peas

I know lots of people are starting to plan their holiday menus right now, so I bring you one of the dishes I made for Thanksgiving. It’s perfect when you’re pressed for time since it takes only minutes to make, … Continue reading →

Talk about a quick and easy meal, whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner, for a crowd or a couple. This is perfect when you want to make something “fancy” but don’t have lots of time. And don’t forget the … Continue reading →

We had a beautiful weekend here in NJ…a nice reprieve from the “polar vortex”. It was nice while it lasted. More snow and cold this week 🙁 Enough is enough! I came across this meal while browsing Pinterest. It’s perfect … Continue reading →

We have had the WORST weather this winter. Constant snow, ice, wind, the “polar vortex”…is it spring yet? Even the groundhog isn’t on our side… It’s times like these when comfort food is a must. This dish really hit the … Continue reading →

I’m sure I’m not the only one who cooks with ingredients that their spouse doesn’t like when they’re not home for dinner. Right? Raise your hand, friends…nice and high…I know you’re out there. One of the items on Frank’s black … Continue reading →

This is one of those dishes that takes me right back to my childhood. I have very vivid memories of it cooking on the stove while the smell permeated the house. One of Mom’s best meals, and so easy to … Continue reading →

Simply put, we LOVED this. The taste was amazing. Cooking it was a cinch. Win-win for everyone. Don’t get me wrong, I love making risotto the old fashioned way, but this was just too easy to pass up. Risotto should … Continue reading →

One of my “musts” is to always have sauce in my freezer – it’s perfect for nights when I end up not having enough time to cook. You’ll always find marinara, bolognese and vodka sauce ready to go…sometimes pesto, too. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my blog! My name is Melissa. I'm a young-at-heart 40-something, born and raised in Northern NJ, right outside of NYC. Cooking has always been a passion of mine and I'm thrilled to share it with all of you!